Stars to observe with a very large telescope

Aldebaran

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Posted: August 13, 2012 - 4:54am

Hello!

I'm usually observing with a modest -sized 4'' refractor, but I'm occasionally having an opportynity to observe with a very large telescope. This telescope is 36'' Folded-Newton and it is possible to do visual observations with it.

So, now I'm thinking, what to observe with it? How to use it so that I can get the most out of it? What should I observe with it?

You can also observe Z UMi (an RCB star recently near minimum) or RX Lyr (a nice mira star close to M57.) FG Sge can also be a nice target for large telescopes (be avare that FG Sge has a close companion!)

Thank you very much for your

Aldebaran

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Posted: August 19, 2012 - 4:21am

Thank you very much for your suggestions, Robert! I'll start making a list of stars to observe, so that I'm well-prepared when I get the next chance to observe with the big telescope!

-Juha Ojanperä (OJMA)

Stars with large aperture.

KRS

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Posted: September 8, 2012 - 5:12pm

Look at faint CVs and LPVs near minimum. These will be of great scientific value and very satisfying to you when you can see them.